Near Millsboro in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Bullseye-Ferry Landing

Photographed by Pete Skillman, April 17, 2024

1. Bullseye-Ferry Landing Marker

Inscription. Before Dutch control of what is now Sussex County, Native American Iwatama Socuum held "Long Reach," now Bullseye-Ferry Landing Preserve. After 1674, when the Dutch left, it was held by the Waples family and later, the Faucett family. In 1696, Peter Waples established a Ferry across the Indian River from this location for travelers from Lewes to Maryland and Virginia. Bullseye Farm was part of a 1000-acre tract owned by Col. Wm. D. Waples. In 1996, The Nature Conservancy bought the 413-acre preserve with funds received from Isabel F. Okie. In 1997, her son, Austin F. Okie donated an easement to The Nature Conservancy for much of the remaining Bullseye Farm.

Erected 2023 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number SC-172.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1996.

Location. 38° 36.162′ N, 75° 14.585′ W. Marker is near Millsboro, Delaware, in Sussex County. It is on John J Williams Highway (Delaware Route 24) 0.2 miles east of Rock Pile Way, on the right

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when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 28471 John J Williams Highway, Millsboro DE 19966, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Delaware’s Beaches.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic

and on the Delmarva Peninsula.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Harmony United Methodist Church (approx. 1.3 miles away); Indian Mission School (approx. 1.7 miles away); Rosedale Beach Hotel and Resort (approx. 1.9 miles away); Askekesky (approx. 2½ miles away); Indian River Hundred (approx. 2.6 miles away); Home of Richard S. Cordrey (approx. 2.7 miles away); Grace United Methodist Church (approx. 2.7 miles away); Chair of Honor (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Millsboro.

Other markers no longer nearby. Harmony United Methodist Church (was approx. 1.3 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Ancient Paths (was approx. 2.3 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Bullseye-Ferry Landing Marker wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Pete Skillman, April 17, 2024

2. Bullseye-Ferry Landing Marker wide view

Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. This page has been viewed 736 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 17, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.